For the third consecutive year, retailer
recognized for commitment to mental health
CINCINNATI, May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it
has been awarded the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental
Health receiving an upgraded rating from previous years. The Bell
Seal program from Mental Health America (MHA) is a
first-of-its-kind workplace certification that recognizes employers
who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for their
associates.
"The Bell Seal certification recognizes Kroger's unwavering
dedication to the well-being of our associates and earning a
Platinum distinction reflects our ongoing efforts to support
associates holistically," said Tim
Massa, senior vice president and chief people officer. "For
associates to truly thrive, they need to feel comfortable being
their authentic selves every day. We want Kroger to be a place
where our associates can be who they are, find purpose and discover
a career."
MHA evaluated Kroger's policies and practices in four focus
areas: Workplace culture, benefits, compliance and wellness
programs. Kroger's status as a Platinum Bell Seal-certified
organization demonstrates its ongoing commitment to associate
mental health and well-being.
Kroger earned a 100 percent in the wellness programs category
for its offerings, programs and perks to support associates' mental
health and promote a positive workplace culture. Offerings were
evaluated in addition to the mental health services included in the
retailer's health benefits, wellness initiatives and paid time off.
Additional resources include the Well-Being Assistant powered by
Magellan Health that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
and free BetterHelp virtual counseling sessions.
Founded in 1909, MHA is the nation's leading community-based
nonprofit dedicated to addressing the overall mental health of all.
MHA has spent decades researching mental health in the workplace,
and in 2019, MHA introduced the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental
Health to recognize companies and organizations that understand the
value of addressing mental health at work and implement policies
and practices that support employee wellbeing.
Visit krogerfamilycareers.com to learn more about pursuing
a career at Kroger.
About Kroger
At
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated
to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our
family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over
11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping
experience and retail food stores under a variety
of banner names, serving America through food
inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste
communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit
our newsroom and investor
relations site.
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